Step 1: Set Up a Solana Wallet
Install a non-custodial wallet — Phantom or Solflare are great choices. Write down your seed phrase offline and never share it. See our best Solana wallets guide.
Step 2: Fund Your Wallet
Add SOL to your wallet via an exchange withdrawal or on-ramp. You need SOL for any token's network fees, even when trading other assets.
Step 3: Make Your First Swap
Go to jup.ag, connect, choose input/output tokens, check the quote and slippage, and confirm in your wallet. Congratulations — you've used the Jupiter aggregator! For detail, see the Jupiter Swap guide.
Step 4: Try DCA & Limit Orders
Once comfortable, automate buys with DCA or target prices with limit orders. Explore leverage carefully via perps only after understanding the risks.
Summary
Trading on Jupiter is beginner-friendly once your wallet is set up: fund with SOL, connect, swap, and review every quote. Build good habits early — protect your seed phrase, mind slippage, and start small — then expand into DCA, limit orders, and (carefully) perps.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much SOL do I need to start?
Even a few dollars of SOL is enough to cover network fees for many trades. Add more for the actual positions you want to take.
Do I need KYC to use Jupiter?
No. Jupiter is a non-custodial DeFi protocol; you trade from your own wallet without creating an account or KYC.